Xi’ An

Why Xi’ An is called city of history?
● THB there are 4 major historical capitals of China known as the “Four
Great Ancient Capitals of China” - Beijing, Nanjing, Luoyang, Xi’an
● Xi’an was capital of 13 ancient imperial dynasties. it was called “Chang
An”
● Numerous historical sites attracts many tourists from the world to visit
Xi’an.
● Xi’an was the eastern terminus of the Silk Road

Which sites do you think is at Xi’an?

Terracotta Army

Tang Dynasty （唐）

Tang Dynasty （唐）
○ A golden age of Chinese arts and culture (especially Tang poets)
○ Tang Poets has a great influence to the past and present chinese
education. One of the best remembered Poet is LiBai.
○ Attracted an international reputation that spilled out of its cities and
through the practice of Buddhism.

Traditional Chinese Calligraphy

Tang Dynasty （唐）
○ First and the only empress Wu in Chinese History, known as Wu Zetian
○ During the ruling of Wu, female social position had improved a lot.
○ * Eg. many women took important official positions, more women were
able to get education, divorce and remarriage was common.

Food?
Mainly made by
flour, why?

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